erinnert mich an dich
The English phrase "reminds me of you" is expressed in German as erinnert mich an dich.
This phrase is used when something or someone makes a person think of another person due to a similarity or a specific association.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "reminds me at/on you" because the German construction uses the preposition an to express the object of remembrance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb erinnern requires the preposition an followed by the accusative case to mean "to remind of". To say "reminds me of him", you replace dich with the accusative pronoun ihn.
Did you know?
- The word erinnern is conceptually linked to the word inner, as it literally describes the act of bringing something back into one's interior mind.
- While erinnert mich an dich is a common way to express a reminder, Germans may also use the verb gedenken when the memory is more solemn or refers to a deceased person.
- If you want to say 'this reminds me of you' in a way that implies a physical resemblance, Germans might use the phrase das hat etwas von dir, which literally means 'that has something of you'.
Examples in context
- Tom erinnert mich an dich.Tom reminds me of you.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase erinnert mich an dich.Tatoeba #14033334 by mhr, translation #3402403 by CK
- Wenn ich an unserem letzten Geschäftsmeeting denke, das erinnert mich an Sie.When I think about our last business meeting, that reminds me of you.
- Die Melodie dieses Liedes erinnert mich sofort an dich.The melody of this song reminds me of you right away.
- Das Lied erinnert mich an dich.The song reminds me of you.
- Dieser Geruch erinnert mich an dich.This smell reminds me of you.
Example conversation
Julia shows Julian a photo of a funny cat.
- JuliaSchau mal, dieses Bild erinnert mich an dich.Look, this picture reminds me of you.
- JulianWarum soll ich so aussehen?Why should I look like that?
- JuliaDie Katze hat den gleichen Blick wie du.The cat has the same look as you.
- JulianOkay, das stimmt wohl.Okay, I guess that is true.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
